US Bridges

River RD over Tributary - Hocking Ru

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · 4.1 Mi. to Usr 50E/SR32 · Structure no. 0546372

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Tributary - Hocking Ru is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Tributary - Hocking Ru in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 100 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesTributary - Hocking Ru
Location4.1 Mi. to Usr 50E/SR32
RouteCounty Highway T129T
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30335, -81.98438
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Tributary - Hocking Ru built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is River RD over Tributary - Hocking Ru in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Tributary - Hocking Ru carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Tributary - Hocking Ru?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Tributary - Hocking Ru?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.